Rivian has re-engineered the batteries, motors, and body structure of its R1T and R1S This year the R1 vehicles get their first lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries The revamp may give the R1 vehicles more in common with Rivian’s upcoming R2 series Rivian this week in Seattle rolled out its revamped R1 family that…

It’s hard to find a more successful EV launch than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The “SUV” took home a World Car of the Year award . Critical acclaim plus strong incentives have seen sales boom this year . And unlike some less distinctive brethren, the Ioniq 5 isn’t shaped like an egg.  …

Drivers of big, gas-guzzling SUVs may feel safer towering over other vehicles, but that isn't necessarily the case, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS on Thursday released safety ratings for three full-size SUVs. The Jeep Wagoneer received a Top Safety Pick award (one level below the highest Top Safety Pick+),…

Nissan has just announced the 2025 Leaf in the U.S., which is a carry-over model year with no noticeable changes. The Japanese EV is still available in two trim levels: S and SV Plus. The S is equipped with a 40-kilowatt-hour battery and, according to the manufacturer, has an EPA-estimated range of up to…

Consumer interest in EVs has declined, with car shoppers showing more interest in hybrids, according to a new AAA survey. Only 18% of U.S. adults surveyed said they were "likely" or "very likely" to buy a new or used EV, down from 23% last year. And 63% of respondents said they were “unlikely or very…

After a challenging introduction of its first Ultium-based EVs, General Motors has entered a phase of quick expansion, although not as fast as initially anticipated. According to GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson (via CNBC), the company trimmed its EV production expectations to 200,000-250,000, compared to the previously announced 200,000-300,000. That's a 50,000-unit reduction…

Check out first drives of the Rivian R1S and R1T, and the Toyota Crown Signia hybrid wagon. New survey results suggest that more Americans are holding back on EV plans due to charging. And no, thirsty non-hybrid SUVs aren’t safer. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Several big, gas-guzzling SUVs aren’t actually so…

The average price of used electric vehicles has dramatically declined over the past year, reaching its lowest point in May 2024 due to a combination of several market forces. Historically, the average used EV has been far more expensive than the average used gas car, but that trend has swapped entirely in the past…

Nissan is recalling a small number of 2023 Ariya electric SUVs for an issue that rarely affects EVs: an oil leak. The recall includes just 84 vehicles, but all are thought to have damaged O-rings in their motor assemblies that can lead to oil leaks within motors, "causing abnormal wear and debris," according to the…

The Chevy Equinox EV is one of the most important new vehicles in General Motors’ lineup. Before the reborn Bolt EUV arrives next year, this crossover will be the cheapest electric vehicle the automaker sells—and one of the cheapest lithium-ion-powered EVs for sale right now, period. What’s special about the Equinox EV’s battery is how…